Chevrolet Era Concept

[Camino LS6]

[crunksoulbrotha!!`]

Ok, am I the only one here who sees the Batmobile in this thing?

[§carlet §wordfish]

People see the Batmobile in all kinds of weird cars. I don't really see it in this.

It has some interesting surface elements, like the vertical likes dripping from the headlights and no the roof. But it doesn't have much of a Chevy identity about it.

Is this an official concept? It looks more like a student project.

Edited July 5, 2011 by §carlet §wordfish

[67impss]

I'm getting a feeling of a traverse sedan from this & not in a good way

[hyperv6]

It reaks of Big Daddy Roth and the unused GTO prototype.

Way too squared off on the sides and the ribs are way over done like the GTO concept.

But then again this only a computer drawing and has as much chance at production as many Hot Wheels do.

The nose needs to come down more. With it that hight this would have areo effects of a wing.

What the hell is the thing in the tail?

I love Roth creations but that is not to say I would love them as a production car.

I vote pass on this accept for the head lights.

[Intrepidation]

Not a fan. Looks like a 90's Pontiac concept, and not in a good way. The proportions are nice but that's all I really like about it.

[ocnblu]

Oh, it's got a Continental Kit.

[Camino LS6]

I find it interesting, and see potential in it.

[Camino LS6]

A few tidbits on it from GM:

http://generalmotors.posterous.com/green-car-of-the-future-design-provides-guilt

[PurdueGuy]

While it's interesting, it also seems like an exercise in maximizing glass while minimizing actual usable visibility (super high belt line, no direct rear view).

[pow]

Looks like it was designed to encourage antisocial behavior. Those fat rear tires seem perfect for doing burnouts, and with that poor visibility, you can drive like a complete douche in complete anonymity. You don't have to give a damn about anyone else when you're in that little metal cocoon.

[Camino LS6]

Sounds good to me!

[§carlet §wordfish]

Specifically what potential do you see in it, Camino?

[Camino LS6]

Specifically what potential do you see in it, Camino?

Well, as DF mentioned, the proportions are good. Beyond that, I see a shape (defined by the outer edges of the strakes) that could be very sexy. The car has a low-slung and powerful look to it that I love, and it screams alternative bodystyle to me. In fact, the first glimpse I got of it had me thinking shooting brake.

I don't care for the strakes themselves, nor the "Continental kit", but I do like the detailing on the headlights and the roof: very interesting. The design has a great stance that works for me as well.

I could see a great design growing from this exercise.

[FAPTurbo]

Great music. Lousy car.

[Camino LS6]

I'd really like to see some still images of it, the video is jarring and makes it hard to study the design.

[Camino LS6]

In the rear not-quite-3/4 view at one point in the video, I see the topmost strake as a strong character line that defines the car for me. Just imagine everything below that point as smooth bodywork, and you might see what I'm talking about.

Edited July 6, 2011 by Camino LS6

[Camino LS6]

Stop the video at 0.40, and you'll see the view I mean.

[Camino LS6]

What do you think, Swordfish?

[§carlet §wordfish]

I'm think I see what you mean. I am starting to see some elements I like and some I would like with some tweaking.

The front half of the car reminds me of the VW XL1 and Alfa-Romeo 2ettottanta concepts. It also does have a very nice fastback/kammback profile.

[hyperv6]

I see limited appeal. A car needs to look better than just at 0.40.

[Camino LS6]

I see limited appeal. A car needs to look better than just at 0.40.

That's simply a reference point to illustrate what I was talking about. I said that the car had potential not perfection.

[§carlet §wordfish]

There are sketches and still shots on the designer's blog: http://yanabriggs.blogspot.com/2011/06/2020-chevrolet-era.html

Makes it much easier to appreciate some of the design elements.

[Camino LS6]

Going to check that out now.

Thanks for the link, SS.

[FAPTurbo]

A few more angles here, on the creator's blogspot:

http://yanabriggs.blogspot.com/2011/06/2020-chevrolet-era.html

[§carlet §wordfish]

I thought I just posted that... o.o